The San Antonio Spurs secured their spot in the NBA Finals after a 111-103 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
Victor Wembanyama delivered a balanced performance, recording 22 points and seven rebounds. He also made three of five three-point attempts.
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His defensive presence anchored the Spurs, while Julian Champagnie added 20 points to provide crucial scoring support in the series-deciding matchup.
Magic Johnson Praises Wembanyama
Following the game, NBA legend Magic Johnson publicly recognized Wembanyama for his performance. Johnson awarded praise to both the young center and San Antonio head coach Mitch Johnson.
"I want to congratulate Victor Wembanyama on winning the Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson Trophy as the new Western Conference Finals MVP!"
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Johnson posted.
The league established the conference finals MVP award in 2022.
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Wembanyama earned the honor after leading San Antonio in scoring and defense, bringing the franchise back to the championship stage.
